How to use flea shampoo to give your dog or cat a flea bath?
Try this all natural flea shampoo recipe to keep your pet smelling great whilst repelling fleas. Castile soap – 1 cup. You can go in for scented castile soap Mix all ingredients in a bottle. Brush the pet prior to bathing. Wet the coat thoroughly. Apply the instructed amount of shampoo and lather up. Rinse and repeat as needed.
How often should I give my Dog a flea bath?
Here are a few things I like about flea shampoo: Flea shampoo is easy to use and the effect is instant. It can be used once a month during bath time to kill fleas on the pet. Gentle and chemical safe for pets. Can be used safely around kids. Effective against fleas as well as ticks. Deodorizes and moisturizes the pet.
When to use frontline flea shampoo on dogs?
Frontline is very effective when used properly. Use the appropriate dose based on your dog’s weight. Do not split doses between pets. It must be applied at least 3 days before or after a bath or grooming. It must be applied directly to the skin. This is accomplished by parting the fur with the applicator tip down to the skin.
Can you use a dog flea product on a cat?
IT is important to remember to NEVER use a dog flea product on a cat as this can cause severe illness in cat’s. Many cat’s will not tolerate baths, so do not force this step as it is not the most important. Bathing your cat with a gentle shampoo or dawn soap can kill the live fleas on it.
What should I give my Cat after a flea bath?
Over the counter flea collars, shampoo, and “medicine” can be dangerous and even fatal to cats. You can bathe her in plain blue dawn dish soap and water if you feel the need to bathe her again, but a good topical flea treatment such as Advantage or Frontline from the vet will work.
Is it safe to use flea shampoo on kittens?
Not only most flea shampoos, but most flea treatments, are unsafe for kittens under 12 weeks of age. If you have a very young kitten with fleas, the safest treatment option involves a combination of flea combing and bathing with a gentle dish soap as well as steps to remove fleas from the environment.
Here are a few things I like about flea shampoo: Flea shampoo is easy to use and the effect is instant. It can be used once a month during bath time to kill fleas on the pet. Gentle and chemical safe for pets. Can be used safely around kids. Effective against fleas as well as ticks. Deodorizes and moisturizes the pet.
What to use on fleas and ticks on cats?
For cats with long hair, or those with dry fur, use conditioners that can work in conjunction with your favorite cat flea shampoo. Soothe irritated skin from flea and tick bites with after bath treatments. Protect your cat or kitten against fleas and ticks with medicated and natural flea shampoos and grooming wipes.